Coaching now accounts for around 12% of the average learning and development budget and many organisations now have well-established programmes. This is a testament to the outstanding results achievable and yet in spite of its popularity, coaching still tends to be positioned as a corrective intervention, something that a person requires as a ‘fix’. Even […]
2017 had been the year of protocols and community led rounds to fund the latest, fastest, newest next-big-protocol project. Bitcoin peaked at an all-time high of $19,000 after an average trailing price of $1,000 to $2,000 in the last market cycle. Back then, many blockchain enthusiasts punted on which infrastructure protocol will be the next […]
In the current political and ecological climate, there is mounting pressure on businesses to achieve greater levels of sustainability from a variety of stakeholders. Not only do a massive 81% of consumers now prefer to buy from brands with a commitment to environmental sustainability, but it has also been shown that environmental, social and governance […]
One of the most painful aspects of growing a business are surprise shocks or accidents that hit the reputation, cash, profitability or business plans with such impact that it threatens the very future of the company and potentially the founder. Richard Branson’s risk-taking is legendary. He has said it is the essence of entrepreneurship to […]
By Louisa Rochford The tech industry and Silicon Valley have had their fair share of ups and downs in a matter of years – in the last year alone, data breaches have felt like a daily occurrence. From Facebook to Quora to British Airways, security has become of major concern, with 945 worldwide breaches […]
Anu Shah, CEO of ZAG, discusses the possibilities and opportunities in the fallout of Brexit after the deadline to leave the EU was extended. As part of a growth consultancy and as an investor in start-ups, I am often meeting people powered on a “glass half full” philosophy. As CEO, the glass is, of […]
Trade shows are a substantial investment for companies; requiring time, money and additional resources. While trade show success is typically measured in lead generation and estimated return on investment, a carefully executed show represents a unique opportunity for companies to build long-lasting relationships. Following on from the Express team’s appearance at this year’s Facilities Show […]
CEOs Need to be Aware Come December 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will extend the Senior Manager & Certification Regime (SMCR) to 47,000 solo-regulated financial institutions. The scope of the SMCR is also expanding to include non-financial conduct. Clearly, these measures are geared towards minimising risk and enhancing the resilience of the financial services […]
There are a number of challenges to business growth today, in some cases these are linked to issues associated with product or service developments, but probably the biggest barrier of them all is people. People are often their own worst enemy when it comes to unlocking growth potential. Breaking down the barriers that could potentially […]
Gillian Murray has been Chief Executive of Pilotlight since 2013. Her previous roles include managing a language teaching and training business in Italy, and acting as country director for Voluntary Service Overseas in Laos PDR. In this article, Gillian discusses how uniting leadership development and corporate responsibility strategies makes good business sense. Arguably, the […]
Caroline Whaley, Co-founder of Shine for Women, explains why it’s vital men are as empowered as much as women if we’re to see the gender pay gap closed. In May this year, BBC manager Karen Martin turned down a role as Deputy Editor at the BBC newsroom after learning a male counterpart had been […]
We’ve grown up watching the most terrifying and villainous technology companies take over the world, and most of you will remember at least one terrible multinational firm that played the evil villain in a movie.
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